The download package is available here . The BizTalk Server Best Practices Analyzer performs configuration-level verification by reading and reporting only. The Best Practices Analyzer gathers data from different information sources, such as Windows Management...

Given that a lot of our customers here in VIC have experience around Oracle, this might be some interesting training? This 15 modules, level 300 course provides students with the knowledge and skills to capitalize on their skills and experience as an...

Remix 09 is on in June in Sydney. The details and registration site can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/australia/remix/ REMIX09 THE NEXT WEB NOW What’s it all about? Ever since REMIX commenced it’s been a hit, with delegates returning each...

Dimension Data has been doing some great work for us around SQL Consolidation. They are holding an updated Techspresso session covering the topic. See below: https://techspresso.didata.com.au/Techspresso/Melbourne/MLB_2009_05_27.htm Lower Your Database...

Being an ex BizTalk Technical Specialist, this one is close to my heart :-) BTS 2009 RTM’d recently and the General Availability is imminent. Summarised, here are the most important changes (and you can visit the url: http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk...

Just in case you have not seen any of the blogs or announcements! Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 is now available for download here and is primarily a roll-up of previous cumulative updates, quick fix engineering updates and minor fixes made in response...

If you are up for an early morning start, check out the upcoming webcast: This session will provide you with an sneak preview into the next release of SQL Server codenamed ‘Kilimanjaro’ as well as project ‘Madison’ both of which will ship in the...

Sorry to all for having been out of blogging action for so long, and many of you have posted comments and questions on the blog which I have not had the opportunity to respond to. If there are any outstanding requests – please let me know via cvidotto...

Microsoft Technical Workshops, across Australia, empowers businesses of any size, IT Professionals and Developers, with the skills and knowledge needed to: * Make the right technology decisions * Deploy effectively * enable customers to realise their...

If youare building any applications in health, you should really be across the Microsoft CUI. "The Microsoft Health Common User Interface (CUI) provides Design Guidance and controls which allow a new generation of safer, more usable and compelling health...

I had heard of the Imagine Cup in the past, but did not realise it's reach. This from Nick Ellery ( http://blogs.msdn.com/msozacademic ) "Imagine Cup is the world’s premier technology competition for students. Each year, students are provided with a theme...

https://www.local.microsoft.com.au/australia/events/register/home.aspx?levent=250304&linvitation BizTalk RFID Workshop – End-to-End This aim of this 2 day hands-on course is to take the student from the “nuts and bolts” of BizTalk RFID to enriching...

Our local Australian Microsoft Education account manager, Kevin, has been working hard on this little gem :-) If you know anyone in a *government* (public) school environment here in Victoria (and that extends from Kindergarten to Year 12) then you can...

Just got this email from the user group.... get to it if you want to learn about MS RFID services.... (but more importantly, play some XBOX!!!!). Hi Chris Vidotto, Welcome to our last meeting of the year . I know its Christmas soon and we're all checking...

We have laucnhed the *Windows Live Community Builder* service. It allows businesses, non-profit organisations or anyone who wants to create a community service to create customised, branded online experiences. It can include email services, member services...

Now here's an idea!!! Hosted and Managed Services for BizTalk! Why hasn't someone thought of this earlier in Aus ;-)
I've worked closely with both Bryn and Utilisoft over the last several years (in my old national BizTalk role) and they both have excellent...

Email from our internal readiness team... Hi, Aligned to the BizTalk Release 2, global launch in Australia, we have scheduled the training for Partners as per below. Please ensure that your partners are aware of this and register: As always – thank you...